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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 237.11 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 237.11 and 108.03 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 237.11 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/237.11 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 237.11 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 25,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615.32/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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